March weather forecastOrtonville, MN
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Ortonville, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
Ortonville sees a considerable increase in average high-temperatures during March, surging from a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C) in February to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). In Ortonville, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Ortonville is 81%.Rainfall
In March, in Ortonville, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ortonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.9 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ortonville. In March, in Ortonville, Minnesota, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ortonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 20.31" (516mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Ortonville, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine in Ortonville is 5.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ortonville is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average high temperature in March: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average snowfall in March: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Ortonville, MN
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
